How to Make Oven-Fried Catfish - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love the taste of fried catfish but want a healthier alternative, oven-fried catfish is the perfect recipe to try. This dish combines the crispy, flavorful coating of traditional fried catfish with the convenience and health benefits of baking instead of frying. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Dip the catfish fillets in milk, then place them into the cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the greased baking sheet. Coat the tops of the fillets with cooking spray until wet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 459mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 409mg